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Peer reviewedApplegate, Warren – Nature Study, 1974
Given is information on a federally funded environmental education program based on field experience and community awareness. Problem-solving methods were used to involve students in local environmental issues. Field experiences included trips to the mountains and seashore and community projects in water quality, recycling, and nature trail…
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Environmental Education, Field Studies, Problem Solving
O'Brien, Colm; Wheeler, Hazel – Adult Education (London), 1979
A method of discovery learning in which students learn the technique of observing and formulating questions is applied to landscape archaeology. This method demands that the relationship between tutor and student be adjusted so that the tutor becomes a fellow researcher rather than a conveyor of information. (Author/CSS)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Case Studies, Discovery Learning
Peer reviewedJames, Richard – Teaching Geography, 1979
Describes five successful geography courses centered around local studies for students in the lower ability range. Includes pollution, mapping, traffic surveys of cars and pedestrians, and discovering town trails. Journal available from Longman Group Ltd, Directories and Periodicals Division, 43/45 Annandale Street, Edinburgh EH7 4AT Scotland.…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classes (Groups of Students), Community Surveys, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
